Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3
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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
- Released July 2013

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the WG-3 (16MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T500 was launched 6 months before the WG-3 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the WG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Pentax WG-3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Pentax WG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Pentax WG-3
Fujifilm T500 | WG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 over the Fujifilm T500
WG-3 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-3
Fujifilm T500 | WG-3 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2013 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax WG-3 has specifications of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm T500 and Pentax WG-3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the WG-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and WG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and WG-3.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

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Fujifilm T500 vs Pentax WG-3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Pentax WG-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Pentax WG-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $300 |